Friday brings Paranormal Cirque Voodoo to South Plains Mall at 6002 Slide Road. Liverpool Legends, the Beatles tribute act, plays Buddy Holly Hall from 7 p.m. To 9 p.m., while the Texas Tech women's team faces the Auburn Tigers at 6 p.m. At United Supermarkets Arena.

Saturday starts with Mo's Sunset Market from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. At the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation, with live music, food trucks and local vendors. The 11th annual Veterans Parade runs from 10 a.m. To noon at 1105 Broadway, and its theme is "America's 250 Birthday."

Stoney LaRue plays The Bus Barn at Cook's Garage, 11002 HWY 87, at 6 p.m. The venue is open floor with no assigned seating. The Lubbock Children's Business Fair also brings 65 vendors and more than 75 "kidpreneurs."

Friday works for a night out, with a circus, a concert and a ball game all on the schedule. Saturday suits families, with a market, a parade and a kids' business fair before the evening show. The parade honors all who have served. Anyone headed to Cook's Garage should show up early.